Daddy bear

Though it might be hard to believe, Daddy wasn't always the tough guy he is now. And here's Abbey with proof. Once upon a time, he used to have to sleep with this very Teddy Bear when he went to visit Granny.

grinning all the time

What a cutie ... looks just like her Dad, and with the same amount of hair.

And big sister too

Everybody loves holding a baby ... particularly one that's not screaming its precious little head off.

steady rockin'

And they say Daddies can't dispense breast milk!

More grinning

If she ain't screamin, sleepin' or poopin, this little angel reminds of the joy that children bring.

Here are a few more examples of those now famous gins.

Abbey's not the only baby

Just in case you forgot ... Yep, we also live with three dogs all of whom demand as much attention as Abbey. If not, they'll impose their needs upon those innocent adults trying to sleep.

Just a swingin'

Seems calming Abbey down is the same thing that keeps Daddy sane ... though this ain't exactly "yard work"

Abbey's smile

OK ... so this is a big stage of which we're very excited. So we're saying she's smiling. But it might also be gas.